“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have, for such sacrifices are pleasing to God.”
Hebrews 13:16
Happy Tuesday sweet friends! I am always so thrilled that you stop in to visit with me. We are anxiously awaiting the arrival of our second granddaughter, Ella Mae’s little sister. We are all so very excited and she can’t wait to be a big sister. Prepare yourselves for upcoming photos!
I have been looking for a vintage or antique floral patterned china for a couple of years. A friend of mine that frequents estate sales and auctions had also been looking for me. She messaged me several weeks ago with a photo of a lovely floral china that she had found at a very good price and I said consider it sold. Today, it is making its first appearance on Tablescape Tuesday! I know it is old and it could even be antique and I know it is pretty!
Using a soft pink tablecloth as a background, I kept the setting simple to let the dish ware be the star!
A simple centerpiece of three ice cream glasses that hold spider mums and snowball buds are placed on a gold tray!
I have six place settings that includes dinner plates, soup/salad bowls, dessert plates, and cups and saucers. It is in perfect condition!
The gold tray and flatware gives a modern touch to the antique/vintage china!
My idea is to use this china for a spring or summer ladies luncheon! With its pretty floral pattern, it looks frilly and feminine!
I love the ease of this centerpiece, no flower arranging experience is necessary!
Do you notice that the setting has changed?
I removed the tray and spread the flowers down the table just for a different look.
The Noritake china is so delicate with its beautiful flowers, scroll work, and gold edging!
According to what I have read on line, this marking was used from 1911-1940. The M in the wreath represents the family name “Morimura”. I have searched a little to try and identify the pattern name, so far no luck! If anyone just happens to know, please email me or comment on this post!
The cups are perfect for tea!
“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in a setting of silver.”
Proverbs 25:11
Thank you so much for taking time to read and comment. It truly makes my day!
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Everything is just lovely! Lucky are the ladies, who will join you for the planned luncheon.
How sweet and thank you Linda!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Oh, Pam the china is lovely. I have to look the other way when I see beautiful vintage china. To me, it can’t be surpassed. I can just vision this china on your lovely patio and your special friends seated at a beautiful table you have set just for them. Your centerpiece is also so pretty. My choice for it is how you spread it down the center, so pretty.
We are waiting for photos of Miss Emma Kennedy – I know you all are so excited. Have a wonderful week, dear friend.❤?
Thank you Sandra, I like the flowers spread also!
Pam, I love the old china. To find the name of the pattern contact Replacements in NC. I visited them once when I was in NC and that place is awesome. I have emailed them to find out one of the patterns I own and they were quick to respond. The pink table cloth is just perfect. It shows the pattern off perfectly. A ladies luncheon awaites, right? I gave a tea for a group of ladies from my church at that time and used two old patterns that coordinated. One pattern was a Theodore Haviland Limoges and the other Brown-Westhead Mooreed pattern. I had the men serve the ladies using my pieces of silver service. What fun.
Thank you Alice. I have been to Replacements once. I haven’t had time to send them a photo, but I will. Your tea sounds so lovely and I know your church ladies loved it and felt special!
Looks like the beginnings of an elegant tea party. If you don’t mind sharing, I’d love the babe of your flatware pattern? Thanks.
Hi Janet, thank you. I purchased the gold flatware two or three years ago at Wal-Mart and it has held up remarkably. Happy weekend!
This is very pretty, Pam. Definitely spring. I loved the tray but I think I like the flowers spread down the table even better — it’s very simple but very elegant.
Thank you Jeanie, I like the flowers spread also!
Oh it is beautiful Pam, love the gold accents and feminine feel. Your floral centerpieces, both of them, are the perfect compliment to your new beautiful china, just the right touch! Congrats on the new baby, very exciting times!
Jenna
Thank you Jenna!
Your new china is just beautiful! I love everything about it. A great way to start spring with a new pattern that is so pretty. I love how you styled the table with both centerpieces.
Thinking of all of you as you await the new baby. I look forward to pictures.
Thank you Bonnie?
Oh, what a find. The China is so delicate and beautiful. The pink cloth is perfect with it. Like the flowers both ways also. A very beautiful and inviting table.
Thank you Dianne!?
That china is just lovely and your tablescape is, too. Love the pink cloth, bringing out the delicate flowers on the china. Enjoy this beautiful find!
Thank you Joy!
I echo other comments, what a beautiful find! It is the perfect setting for a ladies lunch…perhaps some quiche, a beautiful fruit salad in a beautiful crystal bowl, and some Sister Schubert! So exciting that you all are on countdown to the newest member of the family.
Roxanne, I hope you are recovering and taking care of yourself! Thank you, the menu sounds perfect! Don’t we love Sister Schubert?
What beautiful china! Your table setting is lovely.
Thank you Penny!
Pam, This is a beautiful vintage china pattern. Your feminine tablescape is perfect for Spring! The flowers are so pretty with the china & both arrangements are elegant on your table. We’re all excited to meet Miss Emma Kennedy when the time comes. Have a wonderful day! Clara ❤️??
Thank you dearest Clara!???
Love your china Pam. So very pretty. Oh yes it is hard to pass up pretty china especially if the price is right. Love your gold flatware too and simple centerpieces are the prettiest. Happy day to you dear lady. Hugs and blessings, Cindy
Thank you Cindy! Hugs and blessings~
Pam, I am soooooooo envious of your new/old china pattern. Hopefully you will let us know if you are successful in identifying the pattern name. Love, love, love your table setting, it’s perfect.
Carolyn
Carolyn, thanks so much. I hope I can find the pattern name!
Oh Pam, what a gorgeous set of china! I am swooning over the delicate floral pattern and shape of the dainty teacups! The pink underpinning and simple florals create a gorgeous accompaniment to your pretty dishes! I know Miss Ella Mae must be so anxious awaiting the arrival of her new baby sister! How exciting! Happy Tuesday, sweet friend!
Thank you Shannon! Enjoy your week sweet friend!
From first glance, I thought this was Noritake as it reminds me very much of the pattern my mother gave one of my daughters. To my chagrin, the china stays in a topmost cabinet in the daughter’s kitchen as she thinks it not her style. Oh woe!
Thanks so much! A lot of younger ladies seem to think that way!
Pam lovely as usual. Congratulations on your beautiful new flower set.
Marilyn
I am excited that I got it for a good price!
Thank You for sharing your new china set. Your table looks lovely.
Marion
Thanks so much Marion!
Beautiful elegant china. I hope you find the name. Your dining room is gorgeous as usual. Thelma.
Thank you Thelma, I hope so!
Elegance personified Pam! 😀
An exciting time for you all!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Thanks so much Jennifer!
What a most beautiful find and a perfect pattern/china for your future Ladies’ Teas…so wonderful that your friend was on the lookout for you and found you a treasure! The table is so beautiful Pam! I am sure you are on pins and needles waiting for your sweet new granddaughter to arrive! Keep us posted!
Thank you Shirley, if only you lived close enough to join me!
It is a beautiful table and LOVE the china! Simple is sometimes more beautiful than more extravagant. I’m sure your new grand baby will be such a blessing to you and your family.
Thank you so much Linda!
Pam… the dishes are beautiful and your styling is absolutely breathtaking! I always get over here a wee bit too late to have a seat at the table. ?
We are anxiously awaiting for your newest blessing! ?
Thank you dear Nancy!?
Persistence pays, your new antique dishes are lovely. I know they will certainly be put to good use.
Thank you Karen!
I love when you dream something up in your head, and then actually find it! This is just lovely and perfect for spring!
Thank you Leslie Anne!
The truth is that today they give us some beautiful images. The elegance of this Japanese tableware and the decoration of flowers so delicate and beautiful that, both in the first version with the golden dish and in the corridor of the table, are very beautiful and elegant.
I do not know what you mean when you say you know the pattern of the origin of the dishes. I found this definition in Wikipedia if it works for you: “Noritake porcelain is a Japanese factory founded in 1876 by Baron Ichizaemon Morimura IV.”
I understand that Baron Morimura was the one who recorded his style for the Japanese factory Noritake.
Con cariño
Dolores
Saludos Dolores y espero que les vaya bien mi amigo. Gracias por la información que me envió con respecto a la porcelana Noritake. Debería tener un nombre de patrón y eso es lo que estoy tratando de localizar. Independientemente, es bonito y femenino y como lo aman. ¡Te deseo un hermoso fin de semana! Enviando amor y abrazos, Pam
This is just beautiful! I love how dainty it is. So fragile and feminine! And the soft pink tablecloth was the perfect backdrop to not overwhelm it and to let it shine!! So wonderful to visit with you, as always, sweet friend. 🙂
I love your visits, Cheryl!❤️
As usual, you table is beautiful Pam, thank you for sharing. Congratulations on obtaining this beautiful set of Noritake. My family still has my grandparents set of Noritake Morimura labeled “Castella” pattern from their wedding in 1933. Your set has a very similar look so might be from that time frame. Replacements will undoubtedly be able to tell you the pattern name. Enjoy it! Perhaps for Easter?
Thank you so much! I so hope to discover the pattern name. Have a wonderful weekend!
So beautiful!! I love the pink flowers and the pink flowers on the china. Gorgeous.
#graceathomeparty
Thank you Jennifer. Wishing you a wonderful weekend!
oh Pam, I love your pink table. It’s so elegant a delicate, so so beautiful ?
Thank you Gisella. Have a wonderful weekend!
What a delightful pattern! How lucky you are that she thought of you to contact about the dishes! A nice addition to your collection no doubt. Love the flowers both with and without the tray! How exciting that you are expecting (or already have) your 2nd granddaughter! Blessings to all!